Dispatch Office and Advertising Details
The Dispatch announces publication offices at Corner Smithfield and Diamond Streets with newsrooms on Diamond Street. It notes advertising offices in New York City and Paris and lists Brentano’s in New York as a sale point.
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Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
Fastesn
Theone Hullamng
New York
Mes
Dispatch
Howe
Fire
TRE
Brentano's
Union Square
Paris
Local Dairy Delivery Rates and Schedules
The notice lists dairy delivery prices by term and payment period, including yearly, quarterly, monthly, and weekly rates. It notes Sunday delivery and carrier distribution with weekly or yearly charges, and mentions the Sunday edition.
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Dore
Dany
Darcy Erarc
Netting Sanday
Darey Destraret i
Mayor Gourley Calls For City Wide Department Elections
Mayor Gourley urges broader city oversight and proposes electing department heads by voters. He favors empowering the mayor with greater authority and a three year term, plus reform of real estate assessments and a first free bridge site at Trenty street to connect to Shesley Park on the Southside.
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Gourley
Pittsburg
Courelimania
Fice
Wmmoe
Southside
Trentyith Street
Shesley Park
Conneils
Treach
Tevyeuucsk
Building Associations Help Many Secure Homes In Pittsburgh
Building and loan associations have aided a large share of the community in recent years with industrial classes securing homes at high rates. They routinely loan up to 75 percent of property value, signaling strong local prosperity and high regard for Pittsburgh real estate as security.
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Pittsburg
Our Peculiar Tax System Inheritance Tax Critique
The Philadelphia North American condemns Pennsylvania’s inheritance tax as confiscation yet urges equal taxation across inheritances. It notes uneven penalties when fortunes pass to direct heirs versus many beneficiaries and critiques existing tax design as inconsistent and flawed.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Financial School
Tax Principles in Pennsylvania Inheritance and Business Taxes
The discussion argues the income tax resembles a tax on prosperity more than on wealth and would be fair only if Pennsylvania aligned its inheritance and business taxes with either a broad system or an equal, uniform approach. It condemns the current partial application and calls for repeal or uniform adjustment.
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Gard
Pennsylvania
The Danger of Plate Glass Combinations in Protection
The piece cites the New York Press criticizing a proposed plate glass cartel to raise prices 25 to 30 percent and block imports. It argues such a move would defeat protection by curbing domestic competition while boosting profits and potentially spurring new factories. It warns Congress could remove duties if prices rise, prompting industry reform efforts.
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New York Press
Republican and Tariff Paper
Plate Glass Trust
New York
Congress
United States
Detroit Free Press
Sueel
Washington
Denver Times
E Briggs
Grigge
Orin
Griggs
New Jersey
Thompson
A Committee of Fifty in Allegheny
A committee of fifty in Allegheny may do good by endorsing worthy men for office and aiding their nomination. Such effort is praiseworthy for any group, not just the committee. The danger lies in potential corruption from unwanted elements joining the body politic.
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Allegheny
Allegheny Committee
Local Legislators Endorse Cameron and Name Stewart Leader
The Allegheny County Legislators caucus endorsed Senator Cameron for re election and appointed Mr Stewart as spokesman and leader. They did not discipline Cameron despite opposition to the force bill, relying on his strong statewide support and unopposed canvass. Some members voiced strong views on country roads and canal navigation, while observers await future effective work.
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Allegeny County
Cameron
Stewart
Quay
Harrisburg
A Mistaken Policy On Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad reports $19,625,000 in net earnings on Eastern lines for eleven months, up $572,000. Critics warn against liberal expenses when earnings rise and warn of danger if operating costs fall out of proportion to gross earnings. The Dispatch endorses prudent spending to maintain road-bed and rolling stock in first-class condition while noting potential critique of competitive steps.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Financial Journals
New York
Pennsylvania
Rail policy argued to avoid railway mischiefs
A lengthy critique warns against cutting maintenance during light traffic. It argues that postponing track and rolling stock expenditures harms future freight, worsens derailment risks, and deepens cycles of dull and busy periods. It urges consistent annual upkeep by railways to handle revivals.
Winter Life contrasts city snow with country grace
A reflective piece contrasts urban snow soot and crowded streets with clear country whiteness. It ponders shifting lifeways, social weather, and a hopeful view of fate, urging readers to seize the moment and keep to the right road through life. It weaves in proverbs and sketches of public life, New Year musings, and gentle humor born of season’s mood.
Our Old-Fashioned Winter Bells and Snow Satire
A collage of captions from Boston Globe and other papers notes sleigh bells and wintry scenes. References to a green Christmas, salt on tracks, and Jack Frost’s grip frame a seasonal mood, with jokes about snow washing Cleveland streets and churchyards.
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Boston
New York World
Jack Frost
Blizzard Scale Could Paralyze Trade Across The Nation
A playful note contrasts a baby blizzard slowing trade and mail with a full grown blizzard causing wider disruption. It imagines snowstorms in Dakota and Louisiana and comments on the country’s size and versatility. The New York Press frames weather as a powerful, almost comic force.
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New York Press
Winter Carnival Plans Considered for New York
The East, led by New York, may consider establishing a winter carnival and ice palace in the metropolis to provide a healthful seasonal recreation.
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St. Paul
New York
Declined Koch treatment by elderly colored man
An elderly African American man in South Washington refused Dr. Koch lymph treatment for lupus at Emergency Hospital. He stated he would accept death rather than risk his nose and face being further damaged, trusting that God knows best.
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Washington
Koch
Middletown
Middleton
Octave Feuillet Dead Famous French Author Dies Today
Paris reports the death of Octave Feuillet the noted French novelist and dramatist. He joined the French Academy in 1882 succeeding Scribe. His works include Polichinelle Ones ta Redemption Le Roman D un Jeune Homme Pauvre Histoire de Sibylle and Monsieur de Camera. His plays were numerous with Le Sphinx as the last sensational work.
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Paris
Octave Feuillet
Feuillet
Scribe
French Academy
Onesta
Notable Figures and Eccentricities in Global Society
A collection of brief notes covers Dr. Joan P. Justin's explosive device work, Kansas socialist Jon Davis as a pioneering congressman candidate, Mrs. Stanley and Mrs. Chandler in social commentaries, Greek ruler George described, author Mavarice Thompson in Mississippi, Baron de Hiesca's Paris mansion, Senator Fa rwwent and Falmer in Illinois on betting, Jeanine Hvgot's Paris marriage plans, Jules Simon at a Franco American wedding, Margaret Deland pausing novel work, and Lenx The Enie dominating Paris hair fashion with Valois waved styles and tortoise shell pins.
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Joan P. Justin
Jons Davis
Kansas
Congress
Stanley
America
Chandler
Zachariah Chandler
Washington
Mississippi
Jeanxe HvGots
Alphonsa Daudet
Passay
Paris
Jules Simon
France
Margaret Deland
Jury Fixers Must Supply Three Men in Minnesota
The Minnesota constitution amendment allows a verdict by a five sixths majority in civil cases. The note mentions obstruction on the jury fixer's road and cites the Wheeling News and Youngstown Telegram as sources.
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Youngstown
Minnesota
Deaths of a Day John F Cluley Pittsburg Citizen Dies
John F Cluley longtime Pittsburg resident dies at Center Avenue home after a week of illness heart failure. Born in Pittsburg in 123 he left a sign painting partnership with his son John F Jr and had earlier worked with Phillips and Clatey brass foundry before retiring ten years ago. Mrs. Dr J Guy McCandless is a surviving child.
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John F. Cluley
Pittsburg
Center Avenue
Mr. Claley
John F., Jr
J. Guy McCandless
Clatey
Phillips & Clatey
Death of Public Highways Inspector in New York
William Booth an inspector in the Department of Public Highways died at the Hoffman House New York Sunday night where he had gone to consult a specialist. His brother the City speotterk was with him at the time of death. He was also a brother of James J. Boot and Flinn. The widow of the deceased ron at in Webster avenue.
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Wiliam Booth
Department of Public Highways
Hoffman House
New York
Speotterk
James J. Boot & Flinn
Ron
Webster Avenue
West Point Cadets Stage Show in Poor Jonathan at Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House hosted a West Point cadet inspired production of Poor Jonathan with Aronson’s new march The National Guard. The cadet drill impressed audiences though the plot remained thin and the songs uneven, while Camille Darville and Eva Johns drew praise for vocal skill and stage presence. The production featured authentic costumes and scenery including a panoramic West Point harbor view and parade-ground precision in the cadets drill.
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West Point
Aronson
National Guard
Grand Opera House
New York
Pittsburg
Jonathan
Carl Mulbecker
Miss Darville
Camille Darville
Amsterdam
London
Lillian Russell
Epee
Fred Solomon
Jonathan Tripp
Mr. Solomon
Mr. Ryley
Misa Drew Donaldson
George Oli
Hallam
Rubygold
Tate
North Fort
Hudson Crow's Nest
Newbury Narrows
West Point Amazons
Albert Aronson
Rkadolph Aronson
Hudson
Seventh Regiment
Sutton
Sherman
Conrted
All the Comforts of Home Delights Pittsburgh Audiences
The Duquesne stage presents Gillette’s new comedy to a large crowd with hearty laughter and steady applause. Cast performances from Kate Dennin Wilson Maud Haslam and Samuel Edwards drew praise while the plot and witty business kept audiences entertained throughout.
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Duquesne
Gillette
Private Secretary
Pittaburgers
Mr. Gillette
America
Kate Dennin Wilson
Shedragon
Bender
Marie Cresawell Mote
Charateg Agente Ag
Evangeline B
Maud Haslam
Fit Orikawski
Re Bender
Samuel Edwards
Henry Miller
Waterbury
After Dark at the Bijou Delights Audiences with Melodrama
Review notes the Bijou production of After Dark based on a famous novel. Dion Boucicault's adaptation sparks applause for dramatic moments and villainy, though cast weaknesses are evident. Old Tom the boatman, played by Edmund Collier, earns praise for a dramatic breakthrough.
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Dion Boucicault
Tom
Edmund Collier
Sir George Medhurat
Egerton
River Thames
Kelly and
Murphys
Spain
Sharp as a Steel Trap in Modern Theatrical Management
William A Brady, famed manager of melodramas and spectaculars, plans new ventures and even contemplates adding a Spanish dancer to the After Dark Company. He spoke quietly of risk taking and sharp business sense as he sketches future shows and a possible arrival at the London Concert Hall scene soon.
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William A. Brady
Hovica
Locke & Davis
Nero
Hans
Rose Goat
Circus
Brady
Dispatch
Mr. Brady
London
Pug Dogs Portrayed As Comic Offenders In Farce
A columnist lampoons pugs as lazy fat and distrustful, calling them overhandled pets of households. William Gillette’s farce All the Comforts of Home features two pugs to symbolize their class and their slow, deliberate nature.
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William Gillette
World’s Museum Theater Delights With Daring Acts
The curio hall features Me and Him and Alexandria a juggler with knives. Romula tarts summer and other rope stunts dazzle. Fomala’s act earns the strongest praise. A H Kooll and Marie McNeil charm on cornet. Mignon's sketch shows grace and comedy. Cassard and Lucifer perform grotesque acrobatics. audiences were very large yesterday.
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World's Museum Theater
Alexandria
Romula
Saurie
Fomala
A. H. Kooll
Marie McNeil
Mignon
Cassard
Lucifer
Harry Davis Museum Offers Snakes Goats in Curio Hall
Visitors enjoyed a varied program at Harry Davis Museum with California goats under Prof Borland and a regal display of serpents led by Princess Dijelta. The upstairs adds a Siberian wolf while Emil Miller imitates famous figures. Music by Mack Miller Hues and Holmes Waldron, plus comedy and dancing entertain large crowds.
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Curio Hall
Borland
Dijelta
Emil Miller
Washington
James Guisine
Mack, Miller and Hues
Holmes and Waldron
Khorman
Bella Lavarine
Pete Baker Returns to Pittsburg with Emigrant Audiences
Harris' Theater welcomes Pete Baker for a week of strong business. Yesterday’s audience packed the pit and balcony for The Emigrant with Standing Room Only posted. Baker’s troupe lacks his best but remains solid and the young dancer is a notable prodigy.
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Pete Baker
Pittsburg
Biswarck
Harry Williams Academy Presents Top Vaudeville Lineup
The program at Harry Williams Academy featured star Harry Kernell with a first class troupe. Felix and Claxton opened, followed by mastic and song and dance acts. Kernell’s “Irisher” and the Garrons delivered acrobatic bits while Bunns and Burns impressed in musical specialties. The night closed with McFadden's elopement.
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Harry Kernell
Harry Williams’ Academy
Felix and
Claxton
Mastic
Kernell
Getis
McFadden
Some College Concerto and Harvard Glee Club at Carnegie Hall
The Harvard Glee Club performs at Carnegie Hall tonight to a large appreciative audience under the Harvard Club of Boston presidency of John H. Ricketson. The Princeton Club brings voices banjos and mandolins to Carnegie Hall in Pittsburgh on Saturday evening as part of New Year festivities.
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Harvard Glee Club
Carnegie Hall
Harvard Club
John H. Ricketson
Princeton Club
Pittsburg
Bridal Shower Delights East End Cable Car Ride
Passengers on Citizens traction line car 203 in East End witnessed a wedding ride scene. A newlywed couple stepped onto the Pearl Street stretch and a shower of rice swept the platform as the crowd cheered their entry to a new home.
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East End
Citizens Traction Line
Pearl Street
Knights of America Organizes in Scranton
Judge Connolly issued a decree incorporating the National Grand Lodge of the United States Loyal Knights of America. The group, formerly the Junior American Protestant Association, will start January 1, 1891, under a new constitution. Incorporators include T. W. Faulkner Norristown G. T. Davis Lackawanna Township J. Oliver Scranton J. Matthews Olyphant and E. A. Slow Philadelphia. The organization has operated for 30 years under its former name.
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Digpatcil Scranton
Connolly
National Grand Lodge of the
United States
Loyal Knights of America
American Protestant Association
T. W. Faulkner
Norristown
G. T. Davis
Lackawanna Township
J. Oliver
Scranton
J. Matthews
Olyphant
E. A. Slow
Philadelphia
Lounlaville Promoter Passed Away in Scathing Eulogy
An obituary note condemns a promoter who deceived many, predicting few mourners at his bier. It urges burial away from the world to prevent any chance of resurrection, reflecting strong disapproval in the sentiment.
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Lounlaville Courier-Journal
Curious Condensations from an Early 20th Century Column
A miscellaneous collection notes global wonders and odds from the era. Topics include Swiss tourism income, Florida rice hopes, a Canadian map order, peculiar feats and discoveries in arts and science, theater blackout in Berlin, a boarding school theft, and rising roles for women in medicine and public life.
Pressed Jokes and Quips From Various Papers
A collage of humorous quotes from several newspapers pokes fun at divorces poker bribes and politics. Jests touch on Vassar divorce rumors Brice as a ticket candidate prohibitionists and a photographer’s pitch. The snippets showcase light snark and wordplay across titles and regions.
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